Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) are one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality
among human populations and account for around 17% of the total global burden of …

Over 2.2 billion long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) for malaria control have been delivered
to recipient countries. LLINs are the largest single item in the global malaria control budget …

Background Physical durability of long-lasting-insecticidal nets (LLIN) is an important aspect
of the effectiveness of LLIN as a malaria prevention tool, but there is limited data on …

In 2007, my colleagues and I outlined a biological rationale1 for universal coverage with
insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) that was rapidly adopted as global policy. 2 Specifically, we …

Among six dominant mosquito vector species involved in malaria transmission in India,
Anopheles minimus is a major species in northeast India and held responsible for focal …

Background India has made considerable progress in malaria reduction over the past two
decades, with government-sponsored indoor residual spraying (IRS) and insecticide-treated …

India is a malaria endemic country which is targeting malaria elimination by 2027.
Transmission intensities are low-to-moderate depending on the region supported by …

Background Despite declining incidence over the past decade, malaria remains an
important health burden in India. This study aimed to assess the village-level temporal …

The advent of long-lasting insecticidal nets (popularly known as LLINs) have revolutionized
the concept of vector control and are increasingly in demand for wider community …

India, like many other regions, faces the substantial burden of vector-borne diseases. Initially
confined to tropical and sub-tropical regions, vector-borne diseases are now spreading to …